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Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them
full control over all policies and laws?
False
Which
TWO of these are associated with Sir Francis Drake?
The
Spanish Armada invasion,Sailing
around the world
Robert
Browning, William Blake and Lord Byron were all famous poets?
True
St
Augustine led missionaries from Rome, who spread Christianity in the ____?
South
What
sport often refers to the phrase ‘rain stopped play’ ?
Cricket
Who,
in 1810 opened the first curry house in Britain called ‘The Hindoostane Coffee
House’ in George Street, London?
Sake
Dean Mahomet
There
are some MPs (Members of Parliament) who do not represent any of the main
political parties?
True
Robert
Stephenson and George were famous pioneers of which industry?
Railway
engines
Which
Battle is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry?
Hastings
Which
TWO major welfare changes were introduced between 1945 and 1950?
The
NHS,A
social security system for everyone
Mince
pies are traditionally eaten on which
day?
Christmas
Which
Two British film actors have recently won Oscars?
Tilda Swinton,Colin
Firth
Which
TWO are associated with the “Dunkirk Spirit”?
Small
boats coming to the rescue,The
rescue of 300,000 men
Which
TWO of these were introduced before the First World War in 1914?
State retirement pension,Free school meals
EastEnders
and Coronation Street are popular TV shows?
True
A
treaty gave independence to the south of Ireland in 1921?
True
During
the ‘Great Depression’ of the 1930s, which TWO major Industries were developed?
Aviation,Automobile
You
can serve on a jury up to the age of 75?
False
Who
can only give ‘advice, warn and encourage’ about government matters?
The
Queen
The
National Citizen Service provides military training to young people?
False
The
Battle of Britain in 1940 was a(n) ____?
Air
Battle
John
Constable (1776-1837) founded the modern police force in England?
False
There
is a dragon on the official flag of Wales?
True
Which
event is celebrated on 5 November each year?
A
plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605
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